Incubation Foreman at Victory Farms

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Operations and System Management

• Coordinate daily activities across biosecurity, incubation and tray systems.
• Allocate tasks, monitor execution and ensure operational schedules are followed.
• Monitor water quality, water flow, sump levels and system tank levels.
• Ensure proper incubation, handling, stocking densities, jar exchanges and larvae transfers.
• Monitor tray management, fry development, mortalities and batch identification.

Biosecurity and SOP Compliance

• Ensure consistent implementation of biosecurity, sanitation and disinfection procedures.
• Monitor egg receiving, handling and disinfection processes.
• Ensure all operational activities follow established SOPs and quality standards.
• Identify and address biosecurity breaches and operational non-compliance.

Team Leadership and Development

• Organize daily workflows and allocate responsibilities to team members.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, discipline and task completion.
• Provide practical training and guidance on incubation, tray management, biosecurity and water quality.
• Promote teamwork, accountability and a performance-oriented working environment.

Problem-Solving and Continuous Improvement

• Identify operational challenges, equipment failures and process inefficiencies.
• Investigate routine problems and implement corrective actions within the approved scope.
• Escalate critical technical and operational issues to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Follow up on reported issues and recommend improvements to operational processes.

Data Management and Reporting

• Ensure accurate daily recording of hatch rates, larvae production, fry production, mortalities and water quality.
• Monitor production performance against targets and identify deviations.
• Prepare comprehensive daily shift reports and ensure effective handovers.
• Support approved operational trials and ensure accurate data collection.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• A Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Animal Production, Engineering or a related field is preferred. However, candidates with strong practical experience and demonstrated technical knowledge will also be considered.
• Must be willing and able to work both day and night shifts.
• Must be physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be comfortable working in water and wet operational environments.
• Must have no known skin allergies or adverse reactions to chemicals used in operations, particularly salt and Chloramine-T.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office skills.

Technical:

• Good understanding of RAS operations and system components.
• Practical knowledge of tilapia egg incubation, larvae and fry management.
• Understanding of biosecurity and disease prevention.
• Knowledge of water quality parameters and water circulation.
• Basic data analysis, record keeping and reporting skills.

Leadership and Behavioral:

• Strong team coordination and delegation skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train, coach and develop employees.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High levels of accountability, discipline and ownership.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise operational activities.

Expected Performance

The Foreman should:

• Independently coordinate daily incubation operations
• Lead the operational team, maintain system stability
• Ensure SOP compliance and contribute to production targets.

The role requires:

• Strong operational ownership,
• Effective people management
• Proactive problem-solving, while escalating major technical and operational decisions to the Supervisor or Manager

Benefit:

• Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
• Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
• The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.